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The Perry Hotel
Key West

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The
Commodore Suite.

Michelle Marie Arean

Key West's latest property opening, The
Perry Hotel Key West, brings a chic vibe to
Stock Island, an area known for its fishing and
artist community. Located approximately a
15-minute drive from Key West's famed Duval
Street, the hotel offers your clients a quiet,
laid-back ambiance with easy access to all the
action in Key West, with its fine restaurants
(check out the Little Pearl Fish House &
Wine Bar), bar hopping, and attractions,
including the renowned Sunset Festival at
Mallory Square.
Located in the Stock Island Marina Village,
the 100-room and 3-month-old The Perry
Hotel Key West offers quick access to waterbound activities. During our time at the resort,
we opted for a Namaste Eco-Excursions
boat tour of the Great White Heron Rescue
area, which included some time for kayaking
through the mangroves. Excursions are
intimate with only a handful of passengers and
last about four hours (starting at $119 pp).
The company's owner, Jeff Bowman, shares
his passion (and extensive knowledge) on
the mangroves habitat, as well as the area's
plethora of sea life and wildlife.
Another water adventure that's highly
recommended is paddleboard yoga with Lazy
Dog Adventures. Though the pickup for
this tour is via a van and not a boat, in just a
few minutes guests will be strapped to their
paddleboard heading out to the open water for
a yoga class. Though I've tackled both yoga

and paddleboarding separately, I'll admit this
was a challenge, but the modifications allow
even the most novice of yogis to participate
and enjoy the experience.
Back on property, guests can take part in
boat-to-table dining at the onsite restaurant,
Matt's Stock Island Kitchen and Bar, where
chef Ryan told us he would be happy to whip
up the guest's catch of the day for the night's
meal. An outdoor pool area, outdoor fire
pits, Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill for
poolside dining, and a pet-friendly vibe all
add to the relaxed atmosphere at The Perry.
In addition to being pet-friendly, a few of the
rooms feature outdoor showers to help keep
Fido clean when he returns to the room. And
guests of The Perry can also use the two dog
parks located on Stock Island Marina Village,
just steps from the hotel.

All You Can Eat
Now back to those dining options. Matt's
Stock Island Kitchen and Bar offers a relaxed
dining experience with exquisite options that
would leave even the biggest foodie satisfied.
Many of the dishes look like a work of art,
such as The Admiral Tower, served in a tackle
box and filled with oysters, clams, shrimp,
lobster cocktail, tuna tartare, and yellowtail
snapper ceviche. But there are also plenty
of artisanal and comfort food options with
a twist diners shouldn't miss out on such as
Matt's smoked fish dip, the black bean fritters

with an avocado poblano sauce, a basket of
fried chicken, cornbread mash, and roasted
brussels sprouts with citrus and bacon. Guests
should leave room for dessert, as chocolate
lovers will devour the chocolate "candy bar"
made with nutella, hazelnut, and bacon; for
something a little more tart, suggest the Key
Lime tart with coconut macaroon crust.
Dinner isn't the only time guests can opt for
unique offerings: for those with a sweet tooth,
the fresh blueberry cream parfait with frosted
flake cream topped with frosted flakes was one
of my favorites, as was the guava & cream
cheese french toast. There's also a spin on the
Cuban sandwich-the "croque" Cubana made
with mustard, ham, pulled pork, pickles,
swiss cheese and a fried egg. After all these
enticing food options, your guests will want
to book an active excursion or two, or simply
enjoy the vibe while laying on a hammock
poolside under a palm tree. Starting rate is
$249 per night.
Contact Information
Lazy Dog Adventures: lazydog.com
Namaste Eco-Excursions: namastesailing.com
The Perry Hotel Key West: perrykeywest.com

Set sail to Cuba from The Perry Hotel
Key West. Visit recommend.com to
learn more.
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